Category: People
Memories and milestones
by Wade Rathke October 4, 2020 Pearl River Tenants all over the world are facing a huge crisis as the dual scourges of the pandemic and economic depression confront them daily. In some industrialized countries, eviction…
2020 Right Livelihood Laureates honored for fighting ‘increasing threats to democracy’ across globe
Human rights defenders in Iran, the U.S., Nicaragua, and Belarus were recognized this year for what is known as the “Alternative Nobel Peace Prize.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, October 1, 2020 The four individuals…
Warren Hanes: Tribute to “Toots”
Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert by Warren Haynes “Toots” was, in my opinion, the greatest Jamaican soul singer. I say that not to downplay his immense role in the creation of Reggae music- he coined the term…
Learning from King’s last campaign
Before he died, Martin Luther King, Jr. joined a campaign to unify working people of all races. Today, nothing could be more powerful. Before he died, Martin Luther King, Jr. joined a campaign to unify working…
Unita Blackwell’s life and work is a beacon for us all
New Orleans At the end of every year, there’s a section in the New York Times about the “lives they lived” that looks at people large and small that died during the past year. Unita…
Ancestors
Ancestors stare through my eyes Some call it moods or Mercury in retrograde or chakras flashing I know better Ancestors peer through my eyes The Neanderthal I know well We are of long acquaintance The wooly…